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With 11 ski resorts all within a one hour drive of Salt Lake City, Utah is the perfect winter getaway for families.

This article is sponsored by Visit Utah, the official tourism site of the state of Utah. Learn more about Utah's endless activities and vacation options at VisitUtah.com.

Here's a secret many New Yorkers don't know: You can leave Manhattan in the morning and be skiing the best powder in the world by lunch.

Nope, it's not in Vermont. It's in Utah.

That's because 11 of Utah's 14 renowned ski resorts are located less than an hours drive from Salt Lake City, meaning New Yorkers can be schussing down powdery slopes shortly after landing.

Home to "The Greatest Snow on Earth®”--resulting from storm systems sweeping across the desert before dumping light, dry powder as soon as they hit the Wasatch Mountains--Utah is also home to a diverse range of ski resorts, each with its own unique charms. Some cater to families with their myriad amenities and off-hill activities, while others court hardcore types with steep chutes and deep bowls.

But with so much easily accessible skiing to choose from, it can be hard to settle on just one (or, let's face it, two or three). That's why we've put together our handy Utah ski guide. Click on the gallery to the left to find out what resort is right for you, then head to VisitUtah.com to start planning your winter vacation.